How severe is CVE-2007-1942?

CVE-2007-1942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1942 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1942?

CVE-2007-1942 affects Faststone Image Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1942?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2007-1942 published?

CVE-2007-1942 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1942

CVE-2007-1942 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Faststone Image Viewer with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Faststone Image Viewer
Published: 2007-04-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in FastStone Image Viewer 2.9 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, as demonstrated by wh3intof.bmp and wh4intof.bmp.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1942?: Integer overflow in FastStone Image Viewer 2.9 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted BMP image, as demonstrated by wh3intof.bmp and wh4intof.bmp.
How severe is CVE-2007-1942?: CVE-2007-1942 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1942 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1942?: CVE-2007-1942 affects Faststone Image Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1942?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2007-1942 published?: CVE-2007-1942 was published on 2007-04-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:faststone:image_viewer:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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